September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City
by Wilborn Hampton
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Describes the September 11 attacks in the United States and presents several personal stories of tragedy told by New Yorkers who lived through the collapse of the World Trade Center.Tags
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Hampton provides personal stories of experiences on September 11, 2001. Black-and-white images truthfully reveal what happened that day - and are allowed to speak for themselves. Hampton shows readers the pain, fear, and questioning that filled America without hitting readers over the head. This is a good tool for young readers to learn a small bit of what September 11 entailed.
Hampton provides personal stories of experiences on September 11, 2001. Black-and-white images truthfully reveal what happened that day - and are allowed to speak for themselves. Hampton shows readers the pain, fear, and questioning that filled America without hitting readers over the head. This is a good tool for young readers to learn a small bit of what September 11 entailed.
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Wilborn Hampton is a theater critic for the New York Times. Over the past twenty years, he has reviewed more than 500 stage productions. A former foreign correspondent, he has published several award-winning young adult nonfiction books and biographies. Hampton lives in New York City.
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Common Knowledge
- Important places
- Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; New York, USA; New York, New York, USA; World Trade Center, New York, New York, USA
- Important events
- September 11 Attacks (2001-09-11)
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Tween
- DDC/MDS
- 974.7 — History & geography History of North America Northeastern United States (New England and Middle Atlantic states) New York
- LCC
- HV6432.7 .H36 — Social sciences Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Crimes and offenses
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 10
